Seems like I heard somewhere he's 3'd or 4th in the country right now . Last year offenses were running right at him but this year they are learning quickly to stay away from his side of the floor . Does anyone have any theories why he's so much better this year . I think it could probably be a multitude of things , like , better positioning , or maybe our guards getting beat off the dribble more .
Anyone else think of any reason for him being better at his position this year ?

(12-27-2014 05:13 PM)TIGER DENO Wrote:  Seems like I heard somewhere he's 3'd or 4th in the country right now . Last year offenses were running right at him but this year they are learning quickly to stay away from his side of the floor . Does anyone have any theories why he's so much better this year . I think it could probably be a multitude of things , like , better positioning , or maybe our guards getting beat off the dribble more .
Anyone else think of any reason for him being better at his position this year ?

The guards seem to be hedging a little less far out this year and aren't getting beaten as badly, and we haven't played as many good teams. I would also think that AN has improved.

He has flourished under pastners coaching.

(12-27-2014 05:20 PM)holyterror Wrote:  He has flourished under pastners coaching.

Just think what he would have done under robodoh!!!

(12-27-2014 05:16 PM)Stammers Wrote:  

(12-27-2014 05:13 PM)TIGER DENO Wrote:  Seems like I heard somewhere he's 3'd or 4th in the country right now . Last year offenses were running right at him but this year they are learning quickly to stay away from his side of the floor . Does anyone have any theories why he's so much better this year . I think it could probably be a multitude of things , like , better positioning , or maybe our guards getting beat off the dribble more .
Anyone else think of any reason for him being better at his position this year ?

The guards seem to be hedging a little less far out this year and aren't getting beaten as badly, and we haven't played as many good teams. I would also think that AN has improved.

Stammers do you think we're better with Shaq and AN on the floor at the same time or one at a time ? Discounting how Shaq's playing right now b/c I do expect him to get back to where he was earlier .

Now if he only learn to get position down low without being behind the backboard.

(12-27-2014 08:46 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  Now if he only learn to get position down low without being behind the backboard.

I'm down with that too. Sometimes they push him there with two or more players.

(12-27-2014 07:19 PM)TIGER DENO Wrote:  

(12-27-2014 05:16 PM)Stammers Wrote:  

(12-27-2014 05:13 PM)TIGER DENO Wrote:  Seems like I heard somewhere he's 3'd or 4th in the country right now . Last year offenses were running right at him but this year they are learning quickly to stay away from his side of the floor . Does anyone have any theories why he's so much better this year . I think it could probably be a multitude of things , like , better positioning , or maybe our guards getting beat off the dribble more .
Anyone else think of any reason for him being better at his position this year ?

The guards seem to be hedging a little less far out this year and aren't getting beaten as badly, and we haven't played as many good teams. I would also think that AN has improved.

Stammers do you think we're better with Shaq and AN on the floor at the same time or one at a time ? Discounting how Shaq's playing right now b/c I do expect him to get back to where he was earlier .

Even if we are not, they need to be on the floor together until they are. We will only be our best when they play together with Godfrey and King/Iverson spelling them on occasion.

Same principle that is starting to pay dividends with Pookie.

I really like what Hawkins brings, too. Just not sure there's enough minutes to go around.

Hawkman!

(12-28-2014 11:22 AM)holyterror Wrote:  I really like what Hawkins brings, too. Just not sure there's enough minutes to go around.

I could see An , Shaq, Hawkins , Pookie , and Burrell as a pretty good lineup

(12-28-2014 01:34 PM)TIGER DENO Wrote:  

(12-28-2014 11:22 AM)holyterror Wrote:  I really like what Hawkins brings, too. Just not sure there's enough minutes to go around.

I could see An , Shaq, Hawkins , Pookie , and Burrell as a pretty good lineup

Our best lineup if Shaq gets his head and hands together.

(12-28-2014 04:35 PM)tigers1125 Wrote:  

(12-28-2014 01:34 PM)TIGER DENO Wrote:  

(12-28-2014 11:22 AM)holyterror Wrote:  I really like what Hawkins brings, too. Just not sure there's enough minutes to go around.

I could see An , Shaq, Hawkins , Pookie , and Burrell as a pretty good lineup

Our best lineup if Shaq gets his head and hands together.

You've seen the best. Good as it gets.

(12-28-2014 04:44 PM)80sTiger Wrote:  

(12-28-2014 04:35 PM)tigers1125 Wrote:  

(12-28-2014 01:34 PM)TIGER DENO Wrote:  

(12-28-2014 11:22 AM)holyterror Wrote:  I really like what Hawkins brings, too. Just not sure there's enough minutes to go around.

I could see An , Shaq, Hawkins , Pookie , and Burrell as a pretty good lineup

Our best lineup if Shaq gets his head and hands together.

You've seen the best. Good as it gets.

The line is... What if this is as good as it gets?

I think ultimately, our best lineup might be Pookie, Kedren, Burrell, Austin and Shaq.

(12-28-2014 06:53 PM)Stammers Wrote:  I think ultimately, our best lineup might be Pookie, Kedren, Burrell, Austin and Shaq.

maybe so..if Kedren starts bringing it.

(12-27-2014 09:47 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  

(12-27-2014 08:46 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  Now if he only learn to get position down low without being behind the backboard.

I'm down with that too. Sometimes they push him there with two or more players.

He does get pushed at times. Would like to see him spin out and repost when that happens.

I've been pleasantly surprised by his defense. That's a bright spot in this season. Once our guards turn the corner I see us making a run possibly in the conference tourney. Our weak conference is a huge plus right he. We basicly get to keep practicing until March.